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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an apparent contradiction regarding Augustine's expectation of students to interpretation and an omission from his commentaries in "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Augustine criticizes the Donatists yet he uses their theology on which to base "On Christian Doctrine."
(b) Augustine expects his students to investigate the intentions of the authors of Scripture, but he does not detail his intentions in choosing the issues on which he focuses.
(c) Augustine demands his students to spend time in seclusion and study, but does not call for the same from teachers.
(d) Augustine writes that the understanding of the principles of Christian love are sufficient to begin the interpretation of Scripture, but he spends more time examining Old Testament law.

2. What was the second type of criticism that Augustine suggests "On Christian Doctrine" would face?
(a) Criticism from those who claim that Augustine relied too much on training and not enough on divine guidance.
(b) Criticism from those who refuse or are unable to apply it.
(c) Criticism from those who claim too many Christians could not access proper training.
(d) Criticism from those who face punishment if they try to apply it.

3. What was the topic of Book Three?
(a) Learning as a discipline to prove Christian convictions.
(b) Learning the philosophy of Classic Greeks as a key to Scriptural interpretation.
(c) Learning how to handle unknown or unfamiliar signs.
(d) Learning how to overcome critics with well-reasoned and complete prose.

4. Of the areas that Augustine emphasizes, what area receives the most intense focus?
(a) Dietary law and moral law in creating stable, healthy judges, and teachers.
(b) History, culture and languages of Biblical peoples.
(c) The foundations of Israelite history and the influence of prophecy on the Christian Church.
(d) The role of Mosaic Law and Biblical social law in founding Israelite society.

5. What does Augustine state signs are regardless of whether they want to be?
(a) Signs that are things.
(b) Given signs.
(c) Natural signs.
(d) Signs that are words.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Three, Augustine argues that since holy men from scripture receive evil language from God because of their condition, how should the passages with such language be read?

2. What Scriptural reference does Augustine make to prove his point regarding checking this hazard to learning the fields pertaining to Scripture?

3. What does Book Three state is the purpose of God or angels using condemning terms?

4. What does Augustine recommend to avoid the negative influences on individual thought?

5. What does Augustine consider to be the ultimate thing to be enjoyed?

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